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'''Sprocket School''' is an experimental compilation of information about non-digital film handling, film projection, and film exhibition. It is intended to be a practical resource for exhibitors and archivists who want to safely continue projecting analog motion picture film of every gauge long into the future.
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'''NOTE''': This project is currently in development. Most articles are currently just sketches of information to be included. The eventual goal is to compile both original information (encompassing differences in how things are done in different booths, but with an eye toward responsible digital-era film handling) and links to outside resources.
'''Sprocket School''' is a collection of information, history, and suggested [[best practices]] for film exhibition in the 21st century. It is intended to be a practical resource for exhibitors, projectionists, archivists, programmers, and curators who want to safely continue projecting analog motion picture film of every gauge long into the future. It is to be used as a resource in combination with (but not as a replacement for) hands on experience and equipment manuals.
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* Contact us at info@sprocketschool.org
* Join our [https://groups.google.com/d/forum/sprocket-school Google Group] for discussion of technical questions and more.


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* '''[[:Category:Equipment|Equipment]]''' contains articles about [[:Category:Projectors|projectors]],  [[:Category:Projector components|projector components]], and various [[:Category:Tools|tools]].
* '''[[:Category:Film prints|Film prints]]''' contains articles about [[:Category:Film gauges|film gauges]] and about things like [[cues]], [[leader]], and [[aspect ratios]].
* '''[[:Category:Technique|Technique]]''' contains articles about [[:Category:Showmanship|showmanship]] and [[:Category:Film handling|film handling]].
* '''[[:Category:Resources|Resources]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Fun|Fun]]'''
* '''[[Image_Gallery|Image Gallery]]''' displays an organized listing of images found across the site
 
 
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If you want to participate in the creation of this resource, email '''info@sprocketschool.org''' with your suggestions or your desired username. If you already have a username but are uncomfortable with the wiki format, feel free to send us content and we can add it for you.

Revision as of 20:00, 16 February 2019

Sprocket School


Sprocket School is a collection of information, history, and suggested best practices for film exhibition in the 21st century. It is intended to be a practical resource for exhibitors, projectionists, archivists, programmers, and curators who want to safely continue projecting analog motion picture film of every gauge long into the future. It is to be used as a resource in combination with (but not as a replacement for) hands on experience and equipment manuals.

NOTE: This project is currently in development. Some articles are only sketches of information to be included as this project grows.



Table of Contents




Guide to editing Sprocket School

If you want to participate in the creation of this resource, email info@sprocketschool.org with your suggestions or your desired username. If you already have a username but are uncomfortable with the wiki format, feel free to send us content and we can add it for you.